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Pasta vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pasta and coleslaw

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus, while coleslaw has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 8 times less cholesterol than pasta. Pasta contains 33mg of cholesterol, while coleslaw contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +418.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +520%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +437.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +843.8%
Contains more OtherOther +167.7%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2054%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1146.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 5.348g 33%
Folate 64µg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.026mg 15%
Fats 1.05g 9.91g 14%
Iron 1.14mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg 10%
Cholesterol 33mg 4mg 10%
Copper 0.093mg 0.015mg 9%
Sodium 6mg 203mg 9%
Protein 5.15g 0.95g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Saturated fat 0.15g 1.599g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 2.671g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.112mg 6%
Phosphorus 63mg 20mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.206mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.01µg 5%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.102mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 129mg 3%
Carbs 24.93g 14.89g 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 28µg 2%
Calcium 6mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calories 131kcal 153kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.246mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Pasta
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.